1882 Egypt medal with three clasps: ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY, THE NILE 1884-85, ABU KLEA. Dated reverse variety. Silver, 36 mm. MY-131 (clasps iii, x), BBM-87. Edge mount with straight bar swivel suspension. Very Fine. E. COLEMAN. ORD: H.M.S. "MONARCH." engraved on the edge. Some luster and peripheral toning, but peppered with tiny marks. The HMS <em>Monarch</em> was present for the bombardment of Alexandria at the beginning of the Egypt campaign, and the 562 crew aboard were all entitled to the ALEXANDRIA 11TH JULY clasp. The <em>Monarch</em> was also part of the River Column at Abu Klea, and Edward Coleman is present on the rolls for the Nile Flotilla.<p>Accompanied by a Khedives Star. Offered with a modern ribbon. From the Gem Collection.
